Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Dies at 74
Summary
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar and father of the current Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has died at age 74. Qatar mourns him with three days of national mourning.
Key Points
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar, has died at age 74.
- He ruled Qatar from 1972 to 1995 and contributed to the development of modern Qatar.
- His son, the current Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, announced three days of national mourning.
- During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast.
